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Coronavirus COVID-19 Update |
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The Information You Need to Know |
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Shasta, Lassen and Modoc are all in the Purple Tier. There are 54 counties in the state in this most restrictive tier.
The East Region of Shasta County now has 311 cumulative cases, an increase of 63 over the last 7 days.
The adjusted case rate for Shasta County is 46.2 daily cases per 100,000 residents, exceeding the purple tier limit of 7.0. The positivity rate is 10.5%. You can find this data and more at www.ShastaReady.org; click “Data and Statistics.”
As of December 14 there have been 6927 cases in Shasta County total. There are 60 hospitalized, with of those in 13 ICU. There have been 103,331 tests performed in Shasta County total.
This community newsletter and will be published weekly on Wednesdays or more often if necessary.
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Mayers Memorial Hospital District administered the first COVID vaccines in Shasta County. Healthcare workers at risk are the first to receive the vaccine. MMHD will keep the community posted as the vaccine becomes available to other groups.
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In Shasta County, these are the top 10 reported symptoms.
What if I have symptoms?
If a person develops symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath, and has reason to believe they may have been exposed, they should call their health care provider before seeking care. Contacting them in advance will make sure that people can get the care they need without putting others at risk. Please be sure to tell your health care provider about your travel history. You can also take the following precautionary measures: avoid contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
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COVID vaccine has arrived in Shasta County. On December 15, 2020 1,950 doses of Pfizer vaccine were received at Mercy Medical Center. They will be distributed among other acute care facilities in a coordinated effort. Future deliveries will be made directly to the acute care facilities. The county is tentatively scheduled to receive 530 more doses of Pfizer vaccine and about 2,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine next week. More information about COVID vaccine is available at www.shastaready.org; click on "Vaccinations." MMHD has began to vaccinate staff this week. More details on availability and community immunizations will follow as we get the information.
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COVID UPDATE ARCHIVES
How to Help Healthcare Workers
Show Kindness
During these stressful times, a little kindness can go a long way. Even something as simple as sharing a smile (from behind your protective mask, of course!) can brighten someone’s day. Try to extend kindness to those who are helping during this crisis, including healthcare workers, first responders, cashiers, mail carriers, and others. Share how you are demonstrating kindness at the hashtag #BeTheKind on Instagram.
Reach Out to Family and Friends Who Are Essential Workers
Send a text to friends and family members who are still required to work during this time. If they’re busy working long shifts or overnight hours, they may not find the time to respond right away, but they will still appreciate knowing that you’re there for them.
If you can, consider offering to safely drop off or deliver food for them, so they won’t have to worry about cooking after a long shift at work.
Above all else, staying home and practicing social distancing is the most important thing we can do to slow the spread of the virus and reduce the strain on first responders and healthcare workers. And when you do venture out for food or medicine, wear a face covering—here’s how to whip up a stylish sewn face mask or a simple no-sew one.
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Do you have unanswered questions?
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Mayers Memorial Hospital District
www.mayersmemorial.com
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